Mechanical Foreman~Buzwagi gold mining

Reporting to the Mechanical General Foreman we seek to appoint a Mechanical Foreman at our Buzwagi gold mining operation.




Work roster: 6 weeks on 3 weeks off



KEY RESULT AREAS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage Succession Planning within the Mechanical Maintenance Team to ensure that Barrick achieves development of Tanzanian employees to assume positions of increasing accountability.

• Development of Mechanical Supervisors, Mechanical Fitters and Boilermakers to positions of increasing accountability is a Key Performance Indicator.

• Lead the Buzwagi Process Maintenance Team during construction, commissioning and operation to ensure agreed targets are achieved, within corporate safety and environmental guidelines in the areas of:

- Mill Availability, Throughput and Recovery; and

- Process Operating & Maintenance Costs and Capital Expenditure.

• Develop and implement Oracle maintenance management modules as an effective Computerised Maintenance Management System.

• Develop and implement procedures for identification, approval, planning, scheduling, execution and recording of Process Plant maintenance work that are in alignment with Barrick guidelines and best practice.

• Implement and monitor maintenance budgeting and cost control systems. Maintenance cost per tonne is a key performance indicator.

• Develop long-term mechanical maintenance plan.

• Manage workshop facilities.

• Provide technical input into development of training packages.

• Provide ongoing training, mentoring and employee performance management, to develop and maintain a safe, competent and results orientated Mechanical Maintenance Team.



PROFESSIONAL SKILLS



Education Requirements:

• Trade qualified, mechanical discipline; or

• B. Mechanical Engineering / Associate Diploma or similar.



Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years experience in process plant maintenance including experience in gold plants, with at least 3 years in leadership role.

• Experience in systematic coaching and training of employees in developing country is essential.

• Experience in computerized maintenance systems, eg Oracle, is essential.

• Previous commissioning experience is advantageous.

Mechanical Foreman

Tanzania-Shinyanga Region-Buzwagi Gold Mine